More than 1,085 residents benefited from free medical consultations, diagnostic tests, treatment and specialized healthcare services during a mega medical camp held at the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church in Kamwokya on Friday, October 16, 2026.
The medical outreach, which ran from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., was organized through a partnership between dfcu Bank and the Rotary Clubs of Kitante, Kyadondo and Kampala City, with support from Rotaractors representing Kitante, Kampala City, ISBAT University and Kyadondo.
The initiative aimed to improve access to essential healthcare for vulnerable community members, many of whom face financial and other barriers to obtaining medical attention.
Residents received services addressing a range of health needs, including infections, dental problems, vision impairment, reproductive health concerns and chronic conditions. All services offered at the camp were provided free of charge.
The camp delivered healthcare interventions across several specialties, with 91 patients receiving dental care and 83 accessing optical services. A further 59 people received specialized reproductive health services through Marie Stopes, while 71 volunteers donated blood to support patients in need of transfusions.
Women accessed cervical and breast cancer screening, as well as antenatal care, while prostate cancer screening and safe male circumcision services were offered to eligible men and boys.
Medical teams also conducted tests for malaria, HIV, tuberculosis, H. pylori and sickle cell disease, alongside consultations and other diagnostic services.
Mental health was another key component of the outreach. Specialists from Break Free Mental Health Care & Rehabilitation Center provided private counselling for individuals experiencing stress, grief, depression and anxiety.
The inclusion of mental health services reflected the importance of addressing psychological well-being alongside physical health, particularly in communities where access to professional counselling may be limited.
Several residents expressed gratitude for the opportunity to receive medical attention and medication without incurring costs.
One young mother, who sought treatment for herself and her child, said the camp had provided relief after they experienced health concerns.
“I have been suffering from infections and ulcers, but also my child has had some pain,” she said. “I thank dfcu for bringing us medical care, and I think we will be fine.”
An elderly woman from the local parish also commended the organizers and medical personnel for bringing healthcare services closer to residents.
“Firstly, I thank dfcu Bank and Rotary Club who have brought us the medical care in Kamwokya. I thank all the doctors and everyone who has offered their services here,” she said.
The accounts highlighted the role of community-based medical outreaches in helping residents access consultations, screening and treatment that might otherwise be delayed because of financial constraints.
Speaking at the camp, dfcu Limited Board Chairman Jimmy D. Mugerwa said the bank's role extended beyond providing financial services to contributing to the well-being of the communities it serves.
“Our purpose for dfcu is an existence not just to provide financial solutions, but also to transform the lives of the people who support us,” Mugerwa said. “It is therefore our pleasure that when we partner with an organization like Rotary Uganda, it brings the purpose home.”
Mugerwa also participated in the blood donation exercise alongside other volunteers, underscoring the contribution of individual participation to community health initiatives.
His remarks highlighted the bank's approach to corporate social responsibility through partnerships intended to address practical community needs.
David Balikuddembe, president of the Rotary Club of Kitante, said collaboration with corporate partners was essential to delivering community projects with meaningful impact.
“As Rotarians, our main job is to demonstrate the impact we make in the community in such a way that we are able to attract solid partners,” Balikuddembe said.
He added that dfcu Bank's support had played a significant role in enabling the participating Rotary clubs to organize and deliver the medical camp.
The partnership brought together corporate support, Rotary's community service network, volunteer Rotaractors and healthcare professionals to provide a broad range of services within a single community outreach.
The Kamwokya medical camp demonstrated how partnerships between the private sector, service organizations and healthcare providers can help address gaps in access to essential medical services.
By bringing multiple specialties together at one location, the initiative enabled residents of different ages to receive screening, consultations, counselling and other forms of medical support without paying for the services provided at the camp.
As the outreach concluded, organizers and volunteers wrapped up a day focused on improving access to healthcare and raising awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.
For beneficiaries, the intervention offered more than a medical consultation. It provided an opportunity to seek professional care, receive guidance on health concerns and access services that can be difficult to obtain without adequate financial resources.